by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Oct 24, 2024 | Behaviour, Gundog
To us, a walk in the park is peaceful. But for our dogs, it’s a sensory overload, filled with intriguing smells, movements, and sounds that trigger their primal instincts. Especially if you’ve got a spaniel, retriever, HPR, or any dog with a strong prey drive,...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Sep 26, 2024 | Gundog, Puppy
Introduction You’ve completed the six-week puppy training course. Your pup can sit (most of the time), and you might be tempted to think, “We’ve made it! The hard part is done.” But hold your horses—or rather, your hounds—because training is just getting started....
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Sep 26, 2024 | Gundog
Gundog training is often associated with preparing dogs for fieldwork or shooting activities, but the benefits go far beyond the shooting field. Whether or not you plan to take your dog on a shoot, gundog training offers many valuable advantages for both you and your...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Sep 2, 2024 | Gundog
How Goat’s Milk Can Improve Hydration for Sporting Dogs As a result of my competition Labrador, Ezra, consuming large amounts of water on training days, I began to wonder how this was impacting his performance. He tends to pant a lot—sometimes from excitement or...
by jill@developyourdog.co.uk | Aug 26, 2024 | Behaviour
Introducing a new dog to a multi-dog household requires careful planning and patience to ensure a smooth transition and to avoid conflicts. Earlier this year I had a rescue dog come into the household and I learnt a lot from the experience. Not every situation will...
